No Borax Easy Slime Recipes

March 4, 2017

We have long been fascinated with easy slime recipes here on Red Ted Art, but confess to have never really gotten “into it”… mainly because many of the “main” and popular slime recipes use borax or laundry detergent – and a) borax is banned here in the UK and b) laundry detergents vary and c) recently… there have been stories about burns from slime recipes and children getting sick from playing with borax slime (read all about why you shouldn’t make slime here). The problem is – the majority of us are not chemists, we as parents, don’t *really know* if a slime recipe is safe or not? So I have kind of steered clear of slime (apart from oobleck of course – because it is so easy and fun and clever and genius) for some time. In light of recent explosion of interest in easy slime recipes, and also a couple of worrying articles suggesting children are getting hurt from making slime, I thought it would be good to bring together some no borax slime recipes and no laundry detergent slime recipes and no contact solution slime recipes – i.e. let’s stay away from the chemical slime recipes and use safe slime recipe ingredients! So here we go. Easy Slime Recipes that are safe for kids and slime sensory play.

As note – you will see that many of these recipes have a common ingredient – either cornstarch or gelatin/ jello or psyllium husks. But there are many variations, and OTHER ingredients too.. so I do encourage you to explore and “lose” yourself in these clever ideas.

Slime is wonderful for sensory play, for preschoolers and to be honest “big kids” too. Don’t underestimate the power and fun of slime!

NOTE: wherever we mention EDIBLE slime, we do not actually encourage the EATING OF said slime (unless the article in question says it is FOR eating), we are saying – if you child accidentally eats a LITTLE you needed worry. Please always supervise slime activities with kids!

Simple Slime Recipes

This simple slime recipe section is for the EASIEST of all slime recipes. Often only need a couple of ingredients. These are the ones you can get stuck into quickly and easily. Nothing quite like the classic goop recipe but do check all these other ideas too!

Oobleck shouldn’t be real. It’s can be smashed into chunks with a hammer but slime down your arm. This recipe is easy and fun!

This fun mixture is only two necessary ingredients and it turns into a fragrant, silky smooth play dough. Unlike other play dough, though, this recipe makes a stretchy play dough.

Another simple slime recipe: Shampoo Slime. With only two ingredients that if you don’t already have you can get at the dollar store!

Some slime is gooey and sticky. This borax-free slime is more rubbery, maybe that is why it is called flubber!

For children with sensitive skin, it can be difficult to feel comfortable doing too many slime recipes. This Edible Slime recipe claims to be allergy-free, it may be perfect for your little one!

Silly putty is something I remember playing with when I was a child. This DIY Silly Putty version is made with ingredients you probably have at home!

Sparkles, Shine, & More Added Fun

Use what is perceived as classic slime and make it that little bit more magical and special. Whether you are adding sparkles or freezing your goop recipe, or turning it into something seasonal, check out these extension ideas.

This sparkly goop is perfect for a snowy day, or if you just need some added peppermint scented sparkles.

This edible slime recipe may even taste better than some. Maybe not but it is completely made of actual food so no harm will be done if your little one decides to take a giant bite.

This slimy edible concoction is made with gelatin. You might not have it at home, but it isn’t expensive to pick up either!

This gooey, edible creation is like nothing else I have seen. Kids can create & play then eat it because not only is it taste safe but it tastes like candy!

This colorful cranberry slime is also a tasty one. When you have left over cranberries from your Thanksgiving dinner or fruit salad, don’t throw them away!

When I first out bringing together these non toxic slime recipes, I really thought we would ONLY be playing with variations of oobleck. A search has brought up SO MANY great and fantastic recipes, that I am really excited about slime play again. There are so many more ideas than I expected. I do hop you like these no borax slime recipesand are inspired to have safe slime play time fun!

I applaud all of the options for making different types of slime but I must say I am bothered by the title “No Chemicals”. As a chemist and a slimer I know that matter is made of “chemicals”, it is a known fact that everything that we eat including kool-aid and jello, and that we touch, like shampoo, is made of chemicals, so please be careful with your words and help the scientific community to spread knowledge and to avoid that the youngest generations grow with fear of such a beautiful science. #nochemophobia

Thank you for the great post, I really like the no chemicals and no borax. I honestly feel like it looks just the same as regular slim but without all the chemicals and such that are usually in regular slim.

Thank you so much for pulling together a round-up of borax free slime recipes. I have the same fears as you over the use of borax so have always used psyllium husks or oobleck. Now I’ve got some other recipes to try!

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